Night Shift Runner

I have the most insane work schedule ever! As if working nights isn't bad enough, I work three six-hour nights and two twelve-hour nights a week, with the twelves alternating to different days every week. That's a 42-hour work week. Confused? Me too!

I also have a husband & daughter who absolutely come first. I also realize the importance of taking care of myself, to benefit all of us.

I have just started incorporating running into my walking. I manage to walk/run on the treadmill anywhere from 30-60 min twice a week. I'd like to step it up a bit (three times a week) but having trouble finding the time.

Any suggestions?

Also, I just joined yesterday and I would like to change the name that appears here in the forums but don't know how. Lol.

What time of day do you run? I run mostly after 10pm, this will sound backwards but I do it for safety reasons. I wouldn't advise women to run at night alone. But if you are using a treadmill, Just run whenever you can.

Why not plan to run at the end of your six-hour shifts? You're a beginner, so it's not like you'll be going out on 15-mile runs just yet. You can bring your gear to work with you, run half an hour or so when you get off, then scoot home, shower, and sleep. This will also work well with the summer heat.

Thanks! Yeah morning runs will be very convenient in the summer. Especially since my job is only 5 min from the Y. It may not work out when school starts back. Maybe I can figure something out by then :-)

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